equine dental procedures

Question 1

what float/rasp is used on what tooth?

Answer 1

‣ open - upper 6,7,8
‣ straight - upper 8,9, and lower arcade
‣ closed - upper 10,11

Question 2

where are the sharp enamel points that need fillling in a horses moth normally found?

Answer 2

‣ Buccal aspect maxillary teeth
‣ Lingual aspect mandibular teeth

Question 3

what are the common dental procedures in horses?

Answer 3

• reduce sharp points
• reduce dominant/overgrown teeth
• extract wolf teeth
• Radiographs
• Tooth extraction
• Sinus flushing/sinus flaps

Question 4

why would wolf teeth need to be removed?

Answer 4

‣ Large
‣ Unerupted (blind)
‣ Abnormally positioned
‣ Lower
‣ Fractured/loose
‣ One side only??